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Tolerate

/tˈɑləˌreɪt/
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(verb) To allow or permit without explicit approval, usually if it is perceived as negative.

There was nothing for it but to tolerate it.
We will not tolerate anyone who engages in terrorism.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The school has a very strict policy and will not ____ any kind of bullying or disrespectful behavior among the students today.

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